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1 person is interested
Big Bugs Volunteer
ORGANIZATION: Virginia Living Museum
Please visit the new page to apply.
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1 person is interested
What We’re Looking For:
- Envirmonmentally minded people that are looking to join the Virginia Living Museum volunteer corps and be activists for our mission of "Connecting people to nature through educational experiences that promote conservation."
- Exhibit interpreters for our Big Bugs exhibit Dec 31 - April 17, 2016
Requirements:
- Have submitted an adult volunteer application, completed the background check and be able to go through VLM Orientation (scheduled at on-boarding).
- Be able to commit to one (1) shift per week or every other week for the duration of the exhibit as a Virginia Living Museum volunteer (holiday/break absences are excused if planned ahead of time). Possibility in continuing as a regular volunteer afterwards!
- Have a strong interest in wildlife or natural history with a desire to educate others. A background in Entomology is a plus!
- Be willing and physically able to stand or walk around the exhibit for at least 2 hours at a time.
- Have good communication skills and a professional appearance.
Duties:
- Enhance the museum guests’ understanding and appreciation of the invertebrate world.
- Interact directly with the public in a friendly manner and share knowledge of the exhibit.
- Keep an eye on the animals and robotic "bugs" and alert staff of any problems.
- Opportunity in doing animal programs with our education invertebrates and sharing any of your own research projects can be arranged and is strongly encouraged!
How to Apply:Go to www.thevlm.org/join/volunteer/applications
- Email, mail, fax or drop off your application to the VLM (contact info on form).
- Be sure to put "Big Bugs" in your preferences and any experience you have in entomology and any area in the natural sciences.
- Jot down 2 references that we can contact on your behalf (teachers, supervisors, coaches, co-workers, committee members, etc).
- We’ll send you a link for the background check (cost is $12, you can then use this background check ANYWHERE afterwards).
- You’ll come in at the VLM for an interview when your schedule allows.
- The $20 training fee will be collected at on-boarding (post-interview) and it includes your uniform t-shirt, online portal access and all training materials.
More opportunities with Virginia Living Museum
No additional volunteer opportunities at this time.
About Virginia Living Museum
Location:
524 J. Clyde Morris Blvd, Newport News, VA 23601, US
Mission Statement
"Connecting People to Nature through Educational Experiences that Promote Conservation."
Description
Volunteers at the Virginia Living Museum enhance the experience of our guests, are an integral part of the staff, and enrich the lives of our animals. Volunteers keep the museum thriving, functioning and continuously growing. They give their time and talents to ensure the success of this non-profit organization and support our mission to protect what’s precious.
Volunteers at the Virginia Living Museum work with staff members to promote conservation by teaching the beauty and uniqueness of Virginia’s many habitats. They can be found helping in the public parts of the museum or behind the scenes working to maintain the high level of quality care we provide for our animals. No matter what the service, volunteers are an asset to the Virginia Living Museum. In fact, volunteers outnumber paid staff five to one.
There are a wide variety of positions available to volunteers allowing people to find a location at the museum in which they would truly enjoy volunteering. Whether you enjoy working with the public, prefer engaging with plant and animal life, or are seeking to acquire skills in communication or husbandry, the Virginia Living Museum has it all! We are seeking enthusiastic and dependable people, regardless of background and experience. If this sounds like you, please consider volunteering at the Virginia Living Museum and become a part of our organization.
CAUSE AREAS
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WHERE
524 J. Clyde Morris BlvdNewport News, VA 23601
DATE POSTED
December 30, 2015
SKILLS
- Environmental Education
- Environmental Science
GOOD FOR
N/A
REQUIREMENTS
- Background Check
- Orientation or Training
- at least a 2 hr shift once a week
- Must submit an official application found at thevlm.org